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Jul 11, 2018
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Tips to improve your fuel economy 

Summer is a great time for driving. Are you planning a trip? Do you like going on afternoon drives? We have some tips to improve your fuel economy so that you can enjoy your ride for even longer. Let’s take a look at your tire pressure to get started. 


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Tire Pressure 

Depending on whether you have too much or too little tire pressure, your vehicle will not run as efficiently as you would like. When you have a low tire pressure, your car has to work harder, making it use more fuel. Fill up your tire to the proper amount for optimal fuel efficiency. 

Maintenance 

There are plenty of things that wear down over time inside your vehicle. The air filter is just one of them. When the air filter needs to be replaced, you should replace it for a better fuel economy. This will save you time and money at the pump. 

Driving Techniques 

There are many things you can do as a driver that will help your vehicle’s fuel economy. You should not drive with your windows down if you want to save on fuel. The drag from the wind makes your engine work harder. You should also use cruise control for a steady rate of speed. When you start and stop, that makes the vehicle use more fuel.  


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There are so many simple ways you can improve your car’s performance. We hope we’ve helped you with these tips to improve your fuel economy. If you are interested in a new Kia model to buy or lease, you can check out our online inventory to see what vehicles we have in stock and schedule a test drive with us at Matt Blatt Toms River Kia today.